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Our newly enhanced electronic health record system and patient portal, MyHQ247, are coming soon! In the meantime, you may experience some delays as our providers are operating on a limited schedule from July 29th – August 9th as our HQMP teams train on the new system. The enhanced MyHQ247 gives you access to your medical records from all Health Quest sites of care so you can see test results, message your providers and even request a prescription renewal online.Learn more.

Destination Cancer Care, Right in Your Neighborhood.

If you or a loved one is diagnosed with cancer, your world can be turned upside down. The Dyson Center for Cancer Care, the Dyson Breast Center and Health Quest Medical Practice, P.C. – all part of the Health Quest family – provide a comprehensive cancer care team, right in your neighborhood.

The cancer care program encompasses advanced diagnostic imaging, sophisticated radiation treatment technologies and specialized surgical oncology teams. Our growing team of medical oncologists brings a new and innovative approach to cancer care in the Mid-Hudson Valley.

Our care teams take a multidisciplinary and collaborative approach, combined with evidence-based medicine. We meet regularly to discuss cases and address all aspects of a patient's diagnosis and treatment plan. Our team of certified nurse navigators helps patients and families through the complex world of cancer treatment to make your experience as seamless as possible.

If you are facing cancer, you do not want to have to wait for care. Our team is committed to seeing you promptly.

Dyson Center for Cancer Care

Make an Appointment

Medical Oncology:
(845) 483-6001

Surgical Oncology:(845) 483-6920

Gynecologic Oncology
(845) 483-6925

Radiation Oncology: (845) 431-5645

Dyson Breast Center (Surgery):
(845) 214-1840

Mammography or Screening:
(845) 790-8855

Infusion:
(845) 483-6329

Supportive Care Medicine:
(845) 431-5699

Everything you need for cancer care in the Mid-Hudson Valley is available at the Dyson Center for Cancer Care. This facility offers patients and families access to treatment and supportive services in one comfortable, convenient outpatient location.

Medical Oncology

The Health Quest Medical Practice, P.C. medical oncology team provides personalized cancer treatment to patients and families in the Mid-Hudson Valley. Together, the medical oncology team collaborates with surgical oncologists and radiation oncologists* to provide a multidisciplinary approach to cancer treatment. The medical oncologists maintain a disease-based focus to enhance the level of specialized care provided to patients.

Skilled in the latest treatment options for cancer, the team manages chemotherapy and drug treatment including immunotherapy and hormone therapy for patients.

Minimally Invasive Cancer Surgery

When you or a loved one receives a cancer diagnosis and needs surgery, you want access to the latest surgical options close to home. The Health Quest Medical Practice cancer surgery team includes specialized surgeons who have completed additional fellowship training as oncologic specialists. Many of the surgeons specialize in minimally invasive treatment options to help speed recovery and minimize pain and discomfort.

The da Vinci® Surgical System, available at Vassar Brothers Medical Center, Northern Dutchess Hospital and Putnam Hospital Center, offers quicker recovery, less pain and more precision compared to standard minimally invasive surgical techniques. And the specialists at Health Quest have extensive experience with this technique, performing more robotic surgeries than any other health system in the Hudson Valley.*

Known for its unparalleled precision, the da Vinci Surgical System allows your surgeon* to make smaller incisions with more precision and greater control while giving your surgeon a better view with a 3D magnified camera.

Lung/thoracic surgery for resection of benign and malignant lung tumors

Gynecologic surgery to treat ovarian masses, cancer and diseases of the uterus

Urologic surgery, such as prostatectomy

General surgery to treat gallbladder disease and gastrointestinal tumors

Targeted Local Therapies

The physicians at the Dyson Cancer Center use specialized therapies to locally target cancer cells directly at the tumor site. These therapies may be used in conjunction with other cancer treatments to reach cancer cells inside the body. The Dyson Center is one of the few cancer centers in the Mid-Hudson Valley to offer these treatments including:

Hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) – a heated chemotherapy treatment (also known as a chemo bath) that is delivered directly to the abdomen during surgery. Giving chemotherapy during surgery allows for greater concentrations of the drug to be delivered to the tumor site.

Thoracic perfusion –targeted chemotherapy during lung cancer surgery.

Isolated limb infusion (ILI) –typically used to treat advanced melanoma. ILI can be used to deliver high-dose chemotherapy drugs directly to the cancer site on an arm or leg to rid the body of metastases.

MultidisciplinaryTeam Approach

You have access to leading-edge cancer treatment right in the Mid-Hudson Valley. Our broad range of therapies includes chemotherapy, clinical trials, advanced radiation therapy and surgery, which can be used alone or in combination with other treatments.

Our Tumor Board is a cross-disciplinary team of doctors and cancer specialists who come together to review and discuss patient cases. This team includes doctors, nurses, oncology navigators and social workers. They meet regularly to discuss complex cases and collaborate on treatment options.

Advanced Clinical Trials

At Health Quest, many physicians conduct advanced research through clinical trials to help evaluate new treatments and advance cancer care. Above all, we are dedicated to conducting research in a way that promotes patient safety and protects patient rights. If you have cancer, you may want to discuss with your physician whether participation in a clinical trial would be right for you. Learn more about cancer clinical trials offered at Health Quest.

Specialized Rehabilitation

To help patients recover faster, our post-operative rehabilitation program includes education about sensations, scar management, lymphedema risk reduction, a customized exercise program and speech therapy services for patients with cancer in the head or neck. Our physical and occupational therapists work one-on-one with patients to address their individual needs. All patients are welcome to join the Wellness Center at Northern Dutchess Hospital for a hospital-based exercise class, which promotes healing through gentle stretching and movement as well as strength training.

Oncology Navigators

Our certified oncology nurse navigators serve as partners in your treatment. They will help you to navigate the modern world of cancer treatment and are with you every step of the way — from diagnosis through treatment and beyond.

Navigators work closely with physicians and staff to help ensure that patients understand as much as possible about their treatment. They also help patients and families find the best support for their needs.

Survivorship

From the moment of diagnosis and throughout your life, you are considered a cancer survivor. Cancer survivorship can present unique physical, emotional, social, spiritual and financial challenges both for you and your loved ones.

Cancer Treatment Guides by the American Cancer Society (ACS)

Download and print these (PDF) resources provided by the American Cancer Society. Some documents are provided in Spanish. You must have Adobe PDF Reader installed on your computer to access these documents. Download Adobe Acrobat Reader here.

Hospice Care

Support Communities

Cancer Survivor’s Network (CSN):
A community of cancer survivors, family, and friends. CSN members have been touched by cancer in many ways and want to share their experiences, strength and hope. It is a place to chat online with others, ask questions, and learn about cancer.